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Although I have a driving licence, I don't drive – I am very bad at it.
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What disappointment has stayed with you longest?Originally asked
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The closure of Talk magazine.
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England losing the World Cup.
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In elementary school: I opened my lunchbox and it was empty. I was devastated.
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Not having a 32-inch waist for most of my adult life.
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